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American College of Rheumatology RhMSUS Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | American College of Rheumatology (ACR) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology (RhMSUS) Examination |
| Exam Number: | RhMSUS |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based exam, Online proctored (varies by testing cycle) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | American College of Rheumatology Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Courses |
| Exam Registration: | ACR RhMSUS Certification Information and Registration |
| Sample Questions: | American College of Rheumatology RhMSUS Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based, typically remotely proctored or at designated testing centers depending on administration cycle. |
| Pre Condition: | Intended for licensed rheumatologists or rheumatology trainees with documented musculoskeletal ultrasound training and supervised clinical experience (specific eligibility requirements may vary by ACR cycle). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://rheumatology.org |
American College of Rheumatology RhMSUS Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Ultrasound-Guided Procedures | - Needle guidance and safety principles - Joint aspiration and injection techniques |
| Topic 2: Inflammatory and Degenerative Pathology | - Tendinopathy and enthesitis patterns - Synovitis, effusions, and erosions |
| Topic 3: Upper Extremity Ultrasound | - Elbow, wrist, and hand structures - Shoulder joint evaluation |
| Topic 4: Foundations of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound | - Ultrasound physics and instrumentation - Image optimization and acquisition techniques |
| Topic 5: Lower Extremity Ultrasound | - Knee, ankle, and foot evaluation - Hip joint assessment |
American College of Rheumatology Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology Sample Questions:
Question #1
Which effect is achieved by increasing the gain while in Doppler mode?
- A. Increased tissue penetration
- B. Increased sensitivity to flow
- C. Increased image brightness
- D. Reduced noise artifacts in the image
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Question #2
For an ultrasound examination, how should the patient, ultrasound machine, and examiner be oriented?
- A. The examiner is closest to the limb of the patient being scanned while facing toward the monitor.
- B. The examiner is between the patient and the monitor.
- C. The monitor is between the patient and the examiner.
- D. The monitor is on the left of the patient for a left-handed examiner.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Question #3
This suprapatellar longitudinal scan in a 3-year-old girl is MOST consistent with which of the following?
- A. An effusion of the suprapatellar recess
- B. Quadriceps tendinopathy with acoustic shadow
- C. Chondromalacia of the patella
- D. Normal anatomy for age
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Question #4
Which of the following statements is CORRECT with regard to the use of ultrasound equipment for children?" followed by four answer choices:
- A. Pediatric joints can be imaged with the same ultrasound equipment used for adults
- B. High-Trequency probes are necessary to adapt to the small pediatric joints
- C. Special "hockey stick" transducers are essential to adequately image pediatric joints
- D. Ultrasonography has limitations in imaging the relatively small structures in pediatric joints
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Question #5
To improve visualization of the hip joint of an obese patient, it would be BEST to change to a probe with which of the following?
- A. Smaller footprint
- B. Curvilinear structure
- C. Standoff pad
- D. Higher frequency
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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